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Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 18694

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to minimise delays in constructing new grid connections.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Accelerating connections is mission-critical for Government as we seek to meet our Clean Power 2030 ambition and drive economic growth. As set out in our Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Government is working with Ofgem, National Energy System Operator and network companies to reform the connections process to ensure that viable projects, that meet our strategic needs, can connect in time.

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